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Poland’s Wlodarczyk wins third world hammer gold

Poland's Anita Wlodarczyk competes in the final of the women's hammer throw athletics event at the 2017 IAAF World Championships at the London Stadium in London on August 7, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Ben STANSALL

Poland’s Anita Wlodarczyk won her third world gold after leaving it late in the women’s hammer throw.

The 31-year-old Pole, double defending Olympic champion and four-time world record breaker, managed a best of 77.90 metres on her fifth attempt.

China’s Zheng Wang claimed silver with 75.94m and another Pole, Malwina Kopron, took bronze (74.76).

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